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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.20, 1,089.30 and 683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.20, 1,089.30 and 683.06 is: 1,024.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.20 : 1,089.30 = 683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.20/1,089.30 = 683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.20x = 1,089.30 × 683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.20x = 744,057.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,057.26/726.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.59

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